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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/05641 NOVEMBER 8, 2005 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers of City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2005, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Sirk was absent (1). ADDITION TO AGENDA Rick Murphy, Acting City Manager, informed the Commission that an introduction of an Ordinance is added to the Agenda for approval of an agreement with Ingram Barge Company. PRESENTATIONS DOWNTOWN AFTER DINNER AWARD Mary Hammond presented a Distinguished Service Award from the Visitors Bureau, Main Street and the City of Paducah to Tom Erwin for his ten years of service to the Downtown After Dinner Program. Mayor Paxton also presented Mr. Erwin with a Duke of Paducah Award. Mr. Erwin is now turning the program over to Paducah Main Street. CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU KENTUCKY TOURISM AWARDS Mary Hammond and Rosemarie Steele, of the Visitors Bureau, briefed the Commission on the recent awards the Visitor's Bureau has received. The Kentucky Tourism Council awarded the Visitors Bureau the "Best of Show" for their superior marketing effort depicted in their travel guide and other tourist pamphlets. They were chosen first out of 181 entries. The Visitors Bureau also received four 1St place and one 2"a place in other categories. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the reading of the Minutes for November 1, 2005, be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONSENT FOR REFUNDING BONDS FOR WESTERN BAPTIST HOSPITAL Mayor Paxton read the following resolution and Commissioner Coleman seconded the reading: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE KENTUCKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, COSTS INCURRED BY BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC., IN CONSTRUCTING AND ACQUIRING CERTAIN HOSPITAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY WHEREAS, Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. ("BHS"), a Kentucky nonprofit corporation, desires to finance costs of constructing and acquiring certain hospital and related health care properties at Western Baptist Hospital in the City of Paducah (the "City"), consisting of a new regional heart center, 4th floor hospital renovation to expand telemetry (cardiac) monitored beds, catheterization lab upgrades, acquisition of automated pharmacy cabinets, digital mammography equipment and digital cardiology equipment, and other hospital equipment, fixtures and improvements (the "BHS Project"), up to $23 million of the costs of which are presently expected to be financed by the Bonds hereinafter defined; and WHEREAS, it is expected that the acquisition and operation of the BHS Project by BHS will have a positive impact on the local economy and the delivery of hospital and health care services to the citizens of the City and the surrounding areas and, in 642 NOVEMBER 8, 2005 particular, will result in the provision of more efficient and effective hospital and health care services in the area; and WHEREAS, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority ("KEDFA"), a body politic and corporate within the Economic Development Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, created and existing pursuant to the provisions of KRS Chapter 154, possesses the legal authority to authorize and issue revenue bonds to provide financing for the BHS Project upon the request of the City as required by KRS 103.210(1); and WHEREAS, such financing, when undertaken by KEDFA, will enable BHS to continue to provide substantial employment for residents of the area; and WHEREAS, the City, for the reasons above stated, desires to request the issuance of such revenue bonds by KEDFA (the "Bonds") for the purpose of financing, among other hospital projects located in other cities, the BHS Project, and it is appropriate that this Resolution be adopted in order to evidence such request; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH KENTUCKY ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AS FOLLOWS: It is hereby found, determined and declared that the statements of fact set forth in the preamble to this Resolution are true and accurate in all respects, and the preamble and all of the recitals therein are incorporated in this Resolution by reference, as if set forth verbatim herein. The City hereby requests the issuance of the Bonds by KEDFA in order to finance certain costs of the BHS Project for BHS. Such request is made solely for the purpose of satisfying the statutory requirement of KEDFA for such local request and shall not be deemed to constitute an approval of the BHS Project for any other municipal purpose of the City. The adoption of this Resolution shall not be deemed to and shall not constitute an 'T approval of the Bonds or any representation made by KEDFA or BHS in the issuance thereof and shall not impose any liability or responsibility, financial or otherwise, upon the City. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, on November 8, 2005, signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and declared to be in full force and effect. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: (a) Butler Concrete & Construction, Inc. (b) Smiley's Contractor (c) Thomas Concrete Construction 2. Summary Judgment for Alley Closing adjacent to 1201 South 8th Street (2003-12- 6737) 3. Financial Highlights for Paducah Water Works for the Month of September, 2005 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). 643 NOVEMBER 8, 2005 MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the following list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). AMENDMENT TO CITY'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN DOCUMENT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 7A TO THE REVISED HEALTH INSURANCE MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioner Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1168; BK 6; PG COMMISSION APPROVE OF DIRECT DEPOSIT IMPLEMENTATION Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER IMPLEMENTING DIRECT DEPOSIT OF CITY PAYROLL CHECKS FOR ALL CITY OF PADUCAH EMPLOYEES," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #1169; BK 6; PG ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 165 PECAN DRIVE FOR THE PECAN DRIVE/BUCKNER LANE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 165 PECAN DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1170; BK 6; PG CHRISTMAS DECORATION FUNDING Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $15,000 FROM THE COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE CITY'S SUPPLIES/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1171; BK 6; PG 2006 KENTUCKY LITTER ABATEMENT PROGRAM Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR A 2006 KENTUCKY LITTER ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1172; BK 6; PG 644 NOVEMBER 8, 2005 ORDINANCE – EMERGENCY TEXT AMENDMENT – SIGN REGULATIONS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 126-76, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Sec. 126-76 Sign Regulations, of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is amending Section 126-76c(8) to require a minimum of eight (8) feet of clearance above the public right-of-way; amending Section 126-76(h) to allow for wall signs, projecting signs and awning signs with regulations; amending Section 126-76(i)2 to change the maximum square feet of signage allowed in the H-1 Zone from two (2) square feet to six (6) square feet and to abolish Section 126-76(p) liability insurance requirements for signs extending into the public way. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioner Coleman, Guess, and Mayor Paxton (3). Nays, Commissioner Smith (1). ORD.#2005-11-7029; BK 30; PG ORDINANCE – ADOPTION SALE OF BONDS AUTHORIZATION—PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS— SERIES 2005 Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN), SERIES 2005; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON WHICH THE SERIES 2005 BONDS ARE TO BE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING; ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY, IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON AND PRINCIPAL OF THE SERIES 2005 BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC SALE OF THE SERIES 2005 BONDS AND THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF." This ordinance is summarized as follows: A. Authorizes the issuance of $6,160,000 (subject to an adjustment upward or downward not to exceed $615,000) principal amount of its City of Paducah, Kentucky Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Police and Firefighters Pension Plan), Series 2005 (the "Series 2005 Bonds"), for the purpose of financing the costs of paying certain unfunded liabilities in the City's police and firefighters pension obligations. B. Authorizes the Series 2005 Bonds to be sold by public competitive sale and sets the terms and conditions for the sale of the Series 2005 Bonds. C. Authorizes the Mayor to open the bids and accept the successful bid on behalf of the City pursuant to a Municipal Order and authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute all necessary documents, instruments and obligations of the City in order to issue the Series 2005 Bonds. D. Orders and provides for the levy of an annual tax, to the extent necessary, in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Series 2005 Bonds. E. Appoints U.S. Bank, National Association, Louisville, Kentucky, as paying agent and bond registrar for the Series 2005 Bonds and provides for the creation of a Sinking Fund with the paying agent as the fund depository. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2005-11-7030; BK 30; PG 645 NOVEMBER 8, 2005 MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPT BID FROM SALE OF BONDS FOR POLICE & FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RATIFYING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUCCESSFUL BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS PENSION PLAN), SERIES 2005, DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2005," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). MON 1173; BK 6; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION PLUMBING AND PIPING REPLACEMENT FOR FIRE TRUCKS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WSF FLEET SERVICE FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF PLUMBING AND PIPING REPLACEMENT FOR FIVE PUMPER TRUCKS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of WSF Fleet Service in the amount of $38,750.00, for sale to the City of plumbing and piping replacement for five pumper trucks, for use by the Fire Department, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2005-11-7031; BK 30; PG AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR RENOVATION OF THE AMPHITHEATRE AT NOBLE PARK Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH B. H. GREEN & SON, INC., FOR RENOVATION OF THE AMPHITHEATRE IN NOBLE PARK." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No.1 in the amount of $5,620.00 with B. H. Green & Son, Inc., to finalize the project for a total project cost of $199,520.00. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2005-11-7032; BK 30; PG ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE OUTDOOR SKATE PARK Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A 2005 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Governor's Office for Local Development to obtain a matching grant in the amount of $75,000.00 for a National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the construction of Phase I of the outdoor skate park located in Noble Park. The City will provide matching funds in the amount of $75,000.00, for this project. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2005-11-7033; BK 30; PG APPROVE REVISED FALSE ALARM ORDINANCE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE III, "ALARM SYSTEMS," OF CHAPTER 38, "EMERGENCY SYSTEMS," 646 NOVEMBER 8, 2005 AND CREATING ARTICLE III, "SECURITY AND FIRE ALARMS," OF CHAPTER 38, "EMERGENCY SYSTEMS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance governs security and fire alarms systems and specifically requires an owner of a security and/or fire alarm to obtain a permit following three false alarm notifications within a 12 -month period. The permit costs $25.00 and expires one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually by submitting an application and a permit renewal fee. The ordinance requires a person in control of an alarm system to appear at the site when an alarm is sounded and must install a device to automatically terminate the signal within 15 minutes of activation. This ordinance assesses fees upon the third false alarm notification within a calendar year and allows for suspension of an alarm permit upon the seventh false alarm notification with a calendar year. Penalties. (A) In addition to any fees assessed and payable to the City of Paducah pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance, any person who operates an alarm system without a permit required by this ordinance, or with a suspended or revoked permit, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $250. (B) In addition to any fees assessed and payable to the City of Paducah, any person who fails to pay any fee authorized by the provisions of this ordinance within 30 days of receiving a written notice from the designated authority shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $250. (C) In addition to the fees and penalties authorized by this ordinance, any person in violation of the noise control ordinance may be subject to penalties specified under the provisions of that ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2005-11-7034; BK 30; PG AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ADDENDUM 1—GIS PARCEL MAINTENANCE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ADDENDUM NO. 1 WITH GRW AERIAL SURVEYS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO CREATE ADDITIONAL DIGITIZED NEW PARCELS FOR THE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute Addendum No. 1 with GRW Aerial Surveys, Inc., in the amount of $13,000.00, to provide professional services to digitize additional new parcels for the data layer for the Geographic Information System (GIS). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2005-11-7035; BK 30; PG AMEND ZONING REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE BED & BREAKFASTS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE PADUCAH CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Chapter 126, Zoning, defining a bed and breakfast operation; setting guidelines and procedures for bed and breakfast operations to be located in a R-2 or R-3 Zone with a Conditional Use Permit; and allowing a bed and breakfast operation to be located within a R-4 zone. \ Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2005-11-7036; BK 30; PG AMEND CH. 19 TO EXCLUDE WORDING "TOURIST HOMES" Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, RESIDENTIAL RENTAL OCCUPANCY PERMITS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES 647 NOVEMBER 8, 2005 OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Section 19-2, "Definitions" and 19-5, "Applicability and exceptions", of Chapter 19, "Residential Rental Occupancy Permits", of the Code of Ordinances to remove references to tourist homes. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2005-11-7037; BK 30; PG APPROVE FINAL SUBDIVISION FOR E & T ENTERPRISES, INC ,- Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF E & T ENTERPRISES, LLC LOCATED ADJACENT TO LONE OAK ROAD AND NORTH OF EMMETT STREET AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PARKVIEW DRIVE RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENTS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approve final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed final subdivision of property of E & T Enterprises, LLC for property located adjacent to Lone Oak Road and north of Emmett Street, and accepting the dedication of public right of way and public easements. In addition, the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to subscribe a certificate of approval on the plat. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2005-11-7038; BK 30; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION CHANGE ORDER #4 -DECREASING THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND BRIDGE INSPECTION SERVICES FOR PECAN DRIVEBUCKNER LANE ROADWAY PROJECT Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO.4 WITH FLORENCE & HUTCHESON, INC., FOR THE PECAN DRIVEBUCKNER LANE ROADWAY PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 4 for an overall price reduction in the amount of $3,428.50 for the City of Paducah's Pecan Drive/Buckner Lane Roadway Project, decreasing the total contract price to $392,174.50. ALLEY CLOSING ON THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH 6TH STREET Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH 6TH STREET BETWEEN PARK AVENUE AND CAMPBELL STREET." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah does hereby, authorize the closing of a portion of an alley located on the East side of North 6th Street between Park Avenue and Campbell Street, and further, authorizes, empowers and directs the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed from the City to the property owners in or abutting the public ways to be closed. APPROVE PURCHASE OF IN -CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF IN -CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah authorizes the sole -source purchase of ten (10) in -car video systems from Mobile Vision, Inc. in the amount of $30,350.00, for use by the Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. 2005 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTER GRANT AWARD Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL M NOVEMBER 8, 2005 DOCUMENTS NECESSARY BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR A MATCHING GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary with the Department of Homeland Security, Office for Domestic Preparedness, for an Operations and Safety Program Award Matching Grant in the amount of $117,031 for the purchase and upgrading of existing self- contained breathing apparatus units and for the purchase of one heavy duty exercise treadmill for each fire station. The City's cash match will be in the amount of $13,003. PURCHASE POSTAGE METER FOR CITY HALL Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE MAILING SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance Director is authorized to pay the total sum of $21,415.00 to Pitney Bowes for the purchase of a postage mailing system for the City of Paducah, in compliance with Kentucky State Purchasing Contract, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION (ADDITION) AGREEMENT WITH INGRAM BARGE Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INGRAM BARGE COMPANY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Ingram Barge Company wherein the City commits $300,000.00 to fund the renovation, construction and improvements of municipally related facilities to accommodate the construction of Ingram's multiple story operations center to be located along Third Street, and as a part thereof, do define Ingram's responsibility for employee withholdings under Article IV, Section 10-81 et seq. of the Paducah Code of Ordinances. CITY MANAGER REPORT • Calendar Items PUBLIC COMMENTS • Richard Abraham, resident of 1932 Harrison Street, voiced his concerns relating to the upcoming Fountain Avenue area revitalization. He is representing citizens in this 18 block area that feel they are being "squeezed out" because they do not have the resources to bring their property up to code. He was also concerned with comments made by city public officials that have been published in The Paducah Sun. He is asking that the citizens be made aware of the ordinances before the inspectors go into their home and he asked that these same rules be enforced throughout town, not just in this one area. • He also expressed concern over an elderly lady who had received a citation from the City Inspection Department due to her home being in disrepair. Lettie Cobb-McCorry spoke regarding her concerns with the way the State Highway Department changed the striping along 8th Street (Harrison intersection) where the child was hit and killed by an automobile. Rick Murphy, Acting City Manager, tried to explain to her that 8th Street is a state highway and they have jurisdiction as to the proper striping and signage. NOVEMBER 8, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as permitted by KRS 61.810 (1)(g). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: November _ 22 J,4�� 9fJXAX_ Assistant City Clerk 649